The SC-CTR series camera is a high-performance imaging device designed for applications requiring advanced image capture and processing capabilities, such as in low-light environments, microscopy, and astronomy. Here’s a summary of its key features and specifications:

Key Features:

  1. SONY Exmor CMOS Sensor:
    • Utilizes advanced SONY Exmor CMOS sensors for high-quality image capturing.
    • Available sensors include IMX287, IMX426, IMX492, IMX183, IMX428, and IMX432, each providing different levels of sensitivity and resolution.
  2. USB 3.0 Interface:
    • USB 3.0 is used for fast data transfer, enabling high frame rates and efficient image streaming.
  3. Peltier Cooling:
    • The camera features a Peltier cooling sensor chip, which reduces the temperature of the sensor by 5-10°C below ambient temperature. This cooling helps improve the signal-to-noise ratio and minimizes image noise, enhancing image clarity in low-light conditions.
  4. Efficient Heat Radiation:
    • A smart structure design ensures effective heat dissipation, and an electric fan is used to accelerate heat radiation, preventing overheating and moisture accumulation.
  5. Advanced Image Processing:
    • The camera comes with EHDView and EHDLite, advanced video and image processing applications for detailed analysis and image manipulation.
  6. Cross-Platform SDK:
    • The camera offers software development kits (SDKs) for Windows, Linux, and OSX, supporting Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, and Twain Control API. This broad support makes it versatile for various applications.

Applications:

  • Low-light environments: The camera is ideal for situations where capturing clear images under minimal light is crucial, such as night-time imaging and fluorescence microscopy.
  • Microscope Fluorescence Imaging: Perfect for high-resolution capture and analysis of fluorescence images in biological and scientific research.
  • Astronomy (Deep Sky Imaging): Designed to capture detailed astronomical images of deep space objects, where long exposure times and low light sensitivity are essential.

Available Versions:

  • USB 3.0 and GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) versions for different connectivity and use-case scenarios.

This series of cameras provides advanced imaging capabilities, particularly in scientific research fields, by leveraging cutting-edge sensor technology, efficient cooling, and powerful software support.